The World Bank Group has announced the 2nd Round of applications for its flagship Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship Program 2026. This prestigious fully funded scholarship is funded by the Government of Japan and managed by the World Bank Group. It provides an opportunity for students from developing countries to pursue full-time Master's degree programs in development-related fields at 24 leading universities across the USA, Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan. The application window 2 is open from March 30 to May 29, 2026.
🎓 Scholarship Details
Host Country: USA, UK, Japan, Netherlands, France, Australia & more
Funded By: Government of Japan
Managed By: World Bank Group Degree Levels: Master's Degree
Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
Participating Institutes: 24 Universities — 44 Master's Programs
Eligible Countries: World Bank Member Developing Countries
Application Mode: Online Application Deadline: May 29, 2026
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Window Opens | March 30, 2026 |
| Application Deadline | May 29, 2026 |
| Program Start | As Per Schedule |
🎯 Eligibility Criteria
— Must be a citizen of an eligible World Bank member developing country.
— Must not hold dual citizenship of a developed country.
— Must be in good health to attend the degree program.
— Must hold a minimum Bachelor's degree with relevant work experience in a development-related field.
— Must secure unconditional admission to an eligible Master's program at one of the participating host institutions outside the applicant's country of citizenship.
— Applicants who previously secured and declined the scholarship are NOT eligible.
💰 Scholarship Benefits
🎓 Full tuition fee coverage for the degree duration
💵 Monthly stipend to cover living expenses (varies by host country)
✈️ Economy class return airfare coverage
🏠 Additional relocation grant
🏥 Medical insurance coverage
❌ Not Covered: — Visa costs — Training and extracurricular costs — Support for family members — Language training — Residence permit fee
📚 Fields of Study
— Public Policy
— Infrastructure & Urban Planning
— Environmental & Climate Studies
— Development Economics
— Public Health
— Tax Policy & Economic Policy Management
🏛️ Participating Host Institutes
USA: Brandeis University, Columbia University, Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, Stanford University, UC Berkeley, Williams College, Yale University UK: London School of Economics, SOAS University of London, University of Leeds, University of Oxford Japan: Keio University, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, Saitama University, University of Tokyo, University of Tsukuba, Yokohama National University Netherlands: Erasmus University Rotterdam, IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Australia: Australian National University France: Université Clermont Auvergne Côte d'Ivoire: Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny
📄 Required Documents
— Admission letter from the host institute
— Copy of Degree Certificate
— CV / Resume
— Two Recommendation Letters
— Statement of Purpose
— Employment Proof
📝 How to Apply
👉 Phase 1 — Secure Admission: Apply and receive an unconditional admission offer from one of the 24 participating host institutes
👉 Phase 2 — Apply for Scholarship: Once admitted, apply on the official JJ/WBGSP online portal
👉 Apply via laptop or computer (portal not optimized for mobile/tablet)
👉 Apply for only ONE master's program (multiple applications = disqualification)
👉 Submit early — do not wait for the last date
👉 Deadline: May 29, 2026
🔗 Important Links
Apply Online: https://www.worldbank.org/scholarships
Official Website: https://www.worldbank.org/scholarships
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